An award-winning Dorset vineyard near Litton Cheney founded by wine expert Steven Spurrier has gone on the market for £3 million

CHARMOUTH residents are delighted with the news that their village fire station could now be saved from closure.

Plans to extend the sailing club building in Lyme Regis has been met with mixed opinions

DORSET is on alert as a warning was issued for strong winds today

A FARMER from Beaminster is enjoying chart success with a podcast exploring food, farming and nature.

FIRE stations at risk of closure In Dorset look set to be saved after a dramatic u-turn by the fire service

DEVELOPERS of a major housing development say are committed to meeting all their legal obligations amid fears promises will not be kept

Actor Anthony Head has died aged 72. The Buffy star was a patron of Dorset-based Margaret Green Animal Rescue.

NEW plans have been put forward to save firefighting jobs and modernise stations in Dorset.

A car has been damaged in what is believed to have been a vandalism incident in West Bay

A west Dorset family business has won gold at the most prestigious flower show in the world

A field in Bridport is to be transformed into a hub of food, drink and celebration next week as a popular event returns to town

Readers reveal their favourite fish and chip shops in Bridport, West Bay and Lyme Regis - from year-round favourites to seaside kiosks serving standout portions

A community group in Bridport helping to combat isolation in over 50s with a new ‘not so youth club’ amid its milestone anniversary

Five people in Dorset ended up collecting prizes of £50,000 in the June 2026 draw for the Premium Bonds

GOVERNMENT funding for Dorset’s transport systems of £158 million over the coming years will be inadequate – councillors have been told.

B Sharp’s Busking Festival returns to Lyme Regis on Saturday, June 27, promising a full day of music, community spirit and hands-on activities.

A sword-and-sorcery film, a parody film spoofing horror films, and the last two episodes of a web series are among films shown in Dorset cinemas this weekend.

Bridport and Lyme Regis weather forecast: rain, sunny intervals, high winds up to 39mph, temperatures reaching 18C, and high pollen levels 5-8 June.

An airline based in the UK has collapsed into administration.

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor received an undisclosed private income from subletting properties on a royal estate.

Businesses in Bridport say shoplifting is having a growing impact on their businesses, as police confirm a recent rise in offences

A much anticipated kite festival that was due to take place over the weekend has been cancelled

AN investigation into a fight which saw two people injured after being attacked with hammers and glass bottles in Bridport continues.

A reader has described a frustrating visit to Bournemouth town centre, raising concerns about failing infrastructure, bank closures and safety

RESIDENTS at a property in Bridport have been evicted after continued anti-social behaviour, squatting and drug use which caused "years of misery" to neighbours

MORE overnight road closures are being planned for the A35 from next week as months of disruption is expected

A new Weldmar superstore aimed at raising funds for end of life care in Dorset is opening in Bridport this week

Burglars have stolen car keys and a wallet after gaining entry to a home in west Dorset.

Readers share heartfelt memories a year on after public access to Bridehead Amenity Grounds in Littlebredy was withdrawn

Three people have died after a Royal Navy helicopter crashed in a field

Property website Rightmove looked at seaside towns where house prices are growing the fastest and four Dorset locations make the top 10

LEAF Open Farm Sunday will take place at Coppet Hill on Denhay Farm in Broadoak, Dorset, on Sunday, June 7 from 10am to 4pm.

An acclaimed jazz singer who has rubbed shoulders with some of the music industry greats is bringing her new project empowering female singers to Lyme Regis

An increased police presence has been deployed in Bridport town centre

Dorset Council announces temporary road closures in Broadwindsor, Forde Abbey and Whitchurch Canonicorum for repairs and fibre works from June 2026.

Dorset Council announces road closures in Shipton Gorge, Blackney, and Beaminster Parish for surface treatment works from June 17, with diversions in place.

The Uplyme and Lyme Regis Horticultural Society will be hosting a free-to-enter discussion at Uplyme Village Hall on June 9.

A MAN has been tasered after attempting to escape police officers after allegedly stealing a motorhome in Bridport

Dorset’s sense of pride and place is in the spotlight once again as communities come together to mark Dorset Day, celebrating the county’s distinctive identity, history and landscape

What AI says about Dorset - life, people, towns and why it’s such a special place

From a serious motorcycle crash to the opening of Bridport’s Electric Palace, here’s what was making news 100 years ago

To raise money for clean water projects in Uganda, nine Scouts pulled their trek cart loaded with six 25 litre water barrels from Morecombelake to Charmouth.

Cameron was 16 when he first experienced homelessness. He initially sought help from the council but said delays and complex paperwork made it difficult to access support.

A TRACTOR burst into flames in a field in west Dorset

A FIRE started at a home in Bridport after towles were left on top of a hot hob.

Step into a quieter and peaceful Dorset valley with this journey through Wynford Eagle and West Compton

These 16 photos capture reception classes in west Dorset schools in 2004 - a nostalgic look back at early school days

Explore the history and charm of Dorset dialect, from William Barnes to Alan Chedzoy’s a bit of a bumble, and learn how locals have kept the lingo alive.

Explore the Upper Frome Valley on this 4.5-mile walk from Cattistock, taking in rolling hills, historic churches and quiet rural landscapes